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As Wisconsinites, we’re grateful to see a snowplow on the road on a snowy winter day –- unless it’s slowing down traffic ahead of us and keeping us from getting where we’re going on time. Drivers, when you encounter a snowplow, you need to give it extra space on each...
There are many dangers that drivers face at night that are rarely an issue during the day, such as low visibility. However, there for some reasons, the behaviors of those driving at night vastly differ from daytime drivers in important ways: Alcohol consumption It’s...
Whether you are an experienced snowmobiler or new to the hobby, you know that there is nothing quite like riding the open trails on a snowmobile. However, as statistics will show, there are several drawbacks. Snowmobiles versus motorcycles. Snowmobiles share some of...
The winter holidays generally mean family gatherings and celebrations. Unfortunately, those celebrations accompany a great deal of alcohol consumption and increased travel. This is a dangerous combination. Statistics related to alcohol and speed The statistics are...
As regular readers of our blog undoubtedly know, the most popular vehicles in our part of the U.S. –and similarly more rural, less urban places – are pick-up trucks. These versatile vehicles can tow trailers and boats, ATVs, hay, and firewood, as well as carry tools,...
Many people purchase small boats because they can be less costly and easier to transport or store than larger ones -- but are they safe? Statistics compiled by the U.S. military show that at least 80% of all boating fatalities involve occupants of boats 26 feet or...
For many commuters, driving alongside a big rig on the road is a daily occurrence; but that doesn’t make it any less intimidating. After all, the average two-ton car is no match for a fully loaded semi weighing in at 40 tons. But while it usually takes two drivers to...
Road rage doesn't seem to make the news as much as it once did, but it is still a shockingly common occurrence on roads all over the United States. People let their emotions get the best of them while driving, leading to dangerous driving or even violence. Research...
In movies, when someone hits their head or suffers a brain injury in a car crash, the symptoms are often immediate and obvious, in part because movies are a visual medium. The person might wind up unconscious or demonstrate exaggerated symptoms, such as blood pouring...
You have to go to work every day. You take the highway to get there, and you often see people who have slid off the roads or been involved in collisions. Many times, it’s semi trucks that are involved in these crashes. The large vehicles are harder to control and...
